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Weeds are Feedback: Jacob 5 on Midday Stress and Discipleship

October 18, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Since moving to Texas, I’ve learned something humbling about lawns: weeds don’t wait. When I’m hyper-diligent—spraying, watching, staying on top of it—everything looks fine. But the second I’m less than diligent, it’s like the yard […]

Teach by the Spirit: Missionary Lessons & Revelation of Truth

October 10, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

In 1982, missionaries taught the lessons in a whole different ballgame than they do today. No apps, no videos, not even a cell phone in sight. The elders who taught me lugged around a binder […]

Heaven Isn’t Closed – Prophets, Peace, Restored Gospel

October 8, 2026 Larry Gaian 1

I didn’t set foot in a church until I was 17, but looking back, the message God was slowly teaching my heart was simple: heaven isn’t closed. Church just wasn’t on our family’s to-do list. […]

Scripture-Shaped Ministering: “Men of a Sound Understanding”

September 20, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Lately, I keep coming back to this phrase: scripture-shaped ministering. I’ll admit it—I’m a word nerd. I love digging into words, not just what they mean now, but where they started and how they’ve changed […]

Moroni 10:4 And Real Intent

September 17, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Not long ago, I sat down with a young couple who are honestly trying to figure out if the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church are true, and our conversation kept circling back to […]

Eternal Family Reunion: Lessons For The Temple

August 23, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

An eternal family reunion popped into my head as I made my way to San Diego for my 50th high school reunion. Let’s be honest, high school reunions are basically a parade of name tags. […]

What a Nakiri Knife Teaches Me About Spiritual Transformation

July 26, 2026 Larry Gaian 1

I collect Japanese nakiri knives. They aren’t as flashy as other knives—no wild curves or sharp points here. A nakiri is all about being practical. It has a straight edge and a tall blade, perfect […]

Church Should Feel Like Home

July 12, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

The other day, I drove past a local church, and their sign made me hit the brakes: “Church Should Feel Like Home.” At first, I found myself nodding and thinking, “Yes, absolutely.” Then my very […]